Nagaland Government Ex-Gratia Scheme for Students Studying Outside Nagaland

The scheme "Nagaland Government Ex-Gratia Scheme for Students Studying Outside Nagaland (NGESSO)" was launched by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland. It aims to provide Ex-Gratia in the event of the death of students studying outside Nagaland. Through this scheme, an amount of ₹5,00,000/- (Rupees five lakh) only is provided to the nominee of the deceased student. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Higher Education, Nagaland. The scheme covers death cases only. The Nominee can claim the Ex-Gratia amount within a period of 2 (two) months after the death of the student by furnishing the prescribed documents. Students studying outside Nagaland are required to register their names through forms issued by the Office of the Directorate of Higher Education. All registered students must renew their registration manually every academic year (annually).

Ex-Gratia Amount

An amount of ₹5,00,000/- only is provided under the scheme. The scheme covers death cases only. The Nominee can claim the Ex-Gratia amount within a period of 2 (two) months after the death of the student by furnishing the prescribed documents.

Mode of Disbursement

For claiming the Ex-Gratia amount, the Nominee shall submit his/her Bank Account Number, Name, and Address of the Bank, IFSC of the bank, supported by a photocopy of the front page of the Bank Pass Book.

Frequency of Disbursement

The Ex-Gratia amount of ₹5,00,000/- is payable in death cases only.

Expected Time of Disbursement

The Nominee can claim the Ex-Gratia amount within a period of 2 (two) months after the death of the student.

Validity Period

Students studying outside Nagaland will be allowed to register their names by applying through the forms issued by the Office of the Directorate of Higher Education, Nagaland: Kohima, and Registration forms are to be submitted within the stipulated time period. It shall be mandatory for all the registered students to renew their registration manually every academic year (annually).

1. The applicant must belong to any recognised Scheduled Tribes / Indigenous inhabitants of Nagaland State only.
2. The applicant must be admitted to a regular course with a minimum duration of 1 year in any recognised institution outside the State of Nagaland, but within India only.
3. The applicant must be pursuing studies from the primary level to Post Doctoral Courses.
4. The applicant must be pursuing studies in a Secular / Technical / Professional / Diploma / Theology / course, etc.
5. The applicant must have registered their names and details under the Office of the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland.
6. The applicant must have nominated the name and details of their nominee for claims under the Ex-Gratia Scheme during registration.
7. The applicant’s death must have occurred outside Nagaland.

Online

Step 1: Students studying outside Nagaland shall download the Registration Form (Annexure-A) from: https://highereducation.nagaland.gov.in/nagaland-government-ex-gratia-scheme-for-students-studying-outside-nagaland-ngesso/ or obtain the form issued by the Office of the Directorate of Higher Education, Nagaland.
Step 2: The student must fill out the Registration Form (Annexure-A, 2025–26) and attach: 1 recent passport-size photo of the Student, 1 recent passport-size photo of the Nominee, a photocopy of the Student’s Identity Card, a photocopy ofthe Admission Receipt, a photocopy of the Scheduled Tribe & Indigenous Certificate, a specimen signature of the Nominee, and a photocopy of the Front Page of the Bank Pass Book of the Nominee.
Step 3: The filled Registration Form with necessary documents shall be sent/submitted to:
NGESSO Section, Directorate of Higher Education, Below Nagaland Secretariat Complex, Nagaland: Kohima – 797001 on/before 31st January and within the stipulated time period.
Step 4: After successful verification of forms and documents, the Department shall assign a Registration number to each applicant and upload the list on the Department’s website.
Step 5: Registered students shall renew their registration manually every Academic year (Annually) by submitting the Renewal Form (2025–26) to the same address on/before 31st January 2026, along with a photocopy of the student’s Identity Card and photocopy of the Admission Receipt; in case of a change of nominee, 1 recent passport-size photo of the Nominee, Specimen signature of the Nominee, and photocopy of the Front Page of Bank Pass Book of the Nominee shall be enclosed.
Step 6: In case of death of the registered student outside Nagaland, the Nominee shall submit an application to the Director, Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland, Kohima within 2 (two) months mentioning the name of the deceased student, date of death, cause of death and place of death, along with: Certificate issued by the nearest Police Station, Certificate issued by the Principal/Head of Department, Registration ID Number of the deceased student, Bank Account Number/Name and Address of the Bank/IFSC supported by photo copy of the front page of the Bank Pass Book, and sign an undertaking prepared by the Directorate of Higher Education.

• For Registration

  1. 1 (one) recent passport-size photo of the Student.
  1. 1 (one) recent passport-size photo of the Nominee.
  1. Photo copy of the student’s Identity Card.
  1. Photo copy of the Admission Receipt of the student.
  1. Photo copy of the Scheduled Tribe & Indigenous Certificate of the student.
  1. Specimen signature of the Nominee.
  1. Photo copy of the Front Page of the Bank Pass Book of the Nominee.
  

  • For Claim of Ex-Gratia

    1. Application to the Director, Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland, Kohima, mentioning the name of the deceased student, date of death, cause of death, and place of death.
    2. Certificate issued by a Police Officer from the nearest Police Station where the student died.
    3. Certificate issued by the Principal/Head of Department of the Institution where the student was studying.
    4. Registration ID Number of the deceased student generated by the Directorate of Higher Education.
    5. Bank Account Number, Name and Address of the Bank, IFSC, supported by a photocopy of the front page of the Bank Pass Book.
    6. Undertaking prepared by the Directorate of Higher Education.

  • For Renewal

    1. Photo copy of the student’s Identity Card.
    2. Photo copy of the Admission Receipt of the student.
    3. 1 (one) recent passport-size photo of the Nominee (in case of change of nominee).
    4. Specimen signature of the Nominee (in case of change of nominee).
    5. Photo copy of the Front Page of the Bank Pass Book of the Nominee (in case of a change of nominee).

1. Students residing in Nagaland and pursuing correspondence/distance education courses outside the State are not eligible.